Compare Mode and Tableau 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free All the basics for individual analysts
$75.00 1 User Per Month
Mode
Star Rating
(330)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (46.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free All the basics for individual analysts
Browse all 3 pricing plansTableau
Star Rating
(3,614)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$75.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Tableau excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to Mode. Users appreciate features like the drag-and-drop functionality for creating visualizations, which simplifies the process of building dashboards.
- According to verified reviews, Mode shines in its user interface, which is described as clean and focused. Users find it easy to navigate and appreciate how quickly they can access the information they need, making it a strong choice for data analysts and business users alike.
- Reviewers mention that Tableau's implementation process is generally smooth, with many users highlighting the intuitive onboarding wizard that helps new users get started quickly. In contrast, Mode has not received recent reviews, which may indicate a lack of current user experiences to assess its setup process.
- Users say that Tableau provides robust data visualization capabilities, with features like graphs and dashboards receiving high praise. Reviewers specifically note the ease of building complex visualizations, which can be a game-changer for data-driven decision-making.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Mode offers a unique advantage in data querying, with users noting its speed and efficiency in pulling information compared to other SQL-based programs. This makes it particularly appealing for users who prioritize quick access to data insights.
- According to recent feedback, Tableau's support quality is rated lower than Mode's, with users expressing a desire for more responsive assistance. However, Tableau's extensive feature set and higher overall satisfaction ratings suggest that it remains a strong contender for organizations looking for comprehensive analytics solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Mode
Studio
Free
All the basics for individual analysts
Included:
- SQL, Python, & R
- Private database connections
Tableau
Tableau Standard
$75.00
1 User Per Month
A comprehensive edition to help you explore and understand your data.
- Each additional license starts as low as $15 / user / month
Free Trial
Mode
Free Trial is available
Tableau
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
285
8.7
2,530
Ease of Use
8.7
289
8.3
2,925
Ease of Setup
8.8
66
8.3
1,586
Ease of Admin
8.9
66
8.2
804
Quality of Support
8.9
215
8.3
2,165
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
65
8.6
783
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
283
8.8
2,491
Features by Category
Reports
8.7
212
|
Verified
8.7
1793
|
Verified
8.1
167
|
Verified
8.2
1598
|
Verified
8.3
215
|
Verified
9.1
1834
|
Verified
8.2
135
|
Verified
8.6
1372
8.6
206
|
Verified
9.1
1820
|
Verified
Self Service
8.3
162
|
Verified
8.5
1704
|
Verified
8.2
182
|
Verified
8.7
1719
|
Verified
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.5
1656
|
Verified
7.9
181
|
Verified
8.2
1421
8.2
169
|
Verified
8.2
1525
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
1325
|
Verified
Advanced Analytics
7.8
116
|
Verified
7.8
1284
8.7
192
|
Verified
9.2
1809
|
Verified
8.4
130
|
Verified
8.1
1320
Building Reports
8.5
84
|
Verified
8.3
1007
|
Verified
8.3
88
|
Verified
8.2
963
|
Verified
7.7
64
|
Verified
8.3
850
|
Verified
8.2
57
|
Verified
8.1
841
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reports
8.7
212
|
Verified
8.7
1793
|
Verified
8.1
167
|
Verified
8.2
1598
|
Verified
8.3
215
|
Verified
9.1
1834
|
Verified
8.2
135
|
Verified
8.6
1372
8.6
206
|
Verified
9.1
1820
|
Verified
Data Preparation
8.4
61
|
Verified
8.6
891
|
Verified
8.1
62
|
Verified
8.4
848
|
Verified
Data Modeling and Blending
9.3
96
|
Verified
8.5
887
|
Verified
8.7
93
|
Verified
8.8
913
|
Verified
8.8
70
|
Verified
8.6
891
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
425
Not enough data
7.5
449
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.4
128
Not enough data
7.5
131
Not enough data
7.8
134
Not enough data
7.6
127
Not enough data
7.7
124
Not enough data
7.4
124
Not enough data
7.8
130
Self Service
8.3
162
|
Verified
8.5
1704
|
Verified
8.2
182
|
Verified
8.7
1719
|
Verified
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.5
1656
|
Verified
7.9
181
|
Verified
8.2
1421
8.2
169
|
Verified
8.2
1525
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
1325
|
Verified
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.6
156
Not enough data
8.4
110
Not enough data
8.0
107
Not enough data
8.5
149
Advanced Analytics
7.8
116
|
Verified
7.8
1284
8.7
192
|
Verified
9.2
1809
|
Verified
8.4
130
|
Verified
8.1
1320
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.5
168
Not enough data
8.2
107
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.2
108
Not enough data
8.0
103
Not enough data
7.8
108
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.6
105
Not enough data
7.6
104
Not enough data
7.8
104
Not enough data
7.6
104
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.7
104
Not enough data
7.9
109
Not enough data
7.7
103
Building Reports
8.5
84
|
Verified
8.3
1007
|
Verified
8.3
88
|
Verified
8.2
963
|
Verified
7.7
64
|
Verified
8.3
850
|
Verified
8.2
57
|
Verified
8.1
841
|
Verified
Reports
8.7
212
|
Verified
8.7
1793
|
Verified
8.1
167
|
Verified
8.2
1598
|
Verified
8.3
215
|
Verified
9.1
1834
|
Verified
8.2
135
|
Verified
8.6
1372
8.6
206
|
Verified
9.1
1820
|
Verified
Self Service
8.3
162
|
Verified
8.5
1704
|
Verified
8.2
182
|
Verified
8.7
1719
|
Verified
8.0
179
|
Verified
8.5
1656
|
Verified
7.9
181
|
Verified
8.2
1421
8.2
169
|
Verified
8.2
1525
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.9
1325
|
Verified
Building Reports
8.5
84
|
Verified
8.3
1007
|
Verified
8.3
88
|
Verified
8.2
963
|
Verified
7.7
64
|
Verified
8.3
850
|
Verified
8.2
57
|
Verified
8.1
841
|
Verified
Metrics
9.1
32
Not enough data
9.1
34
Not enough data
8.3
29
Not enough data
8.8
31
Not enough data
8.9
31
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
8.6
33
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
Reporting
8.9
44
Not enough data
8.7
39
Not enough data
9.2
42
Not enough data
8.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
9.1
29
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
Other
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.1
29
Not enough data
8.3
31
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.3
23
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Digital Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
38
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
9.0
53
Not enough data
9.0
49
Not enough data
Cartography
Not enough data
9.3
25
Not enough data
9.2
25
Not enough data
9.6
27
Not enough data
9.4
26
Analysis
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.2
26
Not enough data
9.0
26
Reporting
Not enough data
9.3
26
Not enough data
9.1
25
Not enough data
9.1
25
Data Source Access
Not enough data
8.7
234
Not enough data
8.8
237
Not enough data
8.3
229
Data Interaction
Not enough data
8.2
226
Not enough data
8.1
230
Not enough data
8.3
229
Not enough data
8.5
233
Not enough data
8.3
231
Not enough data
8.3
227
Not enough data
8.4
228
Not enough data
8.2
227
Data Exporting
Not enough data
8.5
222
Not enough data
8.4
225
Not enough data
8.4
223
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.4
218
Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
9.3
61
Basics
Not enough data
9.2
61
Content
Not enough data
8.9
58
Data
Not enough data
9.3
60
Interoperability
Not enough data
8.9
58
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
61
Deployment & Integration - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Connectivity & Federation - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Modeling & Metrics - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Intelligence - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI Enablement - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Connectivity and Prep - Agentic Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Autonomous Insight Generation - Agentic Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Interaction and Workflow - Agentic Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Agent Management - Agentic Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.4
251
Not enough data
8.4
255
Not enough data
8.4
244
Data Analysis
Not enough data
9.0
275
Not enough data
8.9
269
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.7
259
Not enough data
9.4
274
Not enough data
9.1
269
Not enough data
8.7
263
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
177
Not enough data
8.0
176
Marketing Operations
8.9
31
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
36
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Campaign Activity
8.7
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
42
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
29
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
28
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Marketing Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Mode and Tableau are categorized as Embedded Business Intelligence and Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
Mode is categorized as Marketing Analytics and Digital Analytics
Tableau is categorized as Semantic Layer Tools, Insurance Analytics, Data Preparation, Location Intelligence, Predictive Analytics, and Agentic Analytics
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Mode
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Tableau
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
14.1%
Computer Software
13.8%
Financial Services
7.5%
Internet
6.6%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
4.4%
Other
53.6%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Computer Software
7.4%
Financial Services
7.1%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Marketing and Advertising
4.3%
Other
65.0%
Discussions
Can we make a dashboard out of mode analytics?
2 Comments
RT
YesRead more
How do i average on charts without averaging averages
2 Comments
Official Response from Mode
You can average on charts without averaging averages by returning the unaggregated result set, and then applying our average function on the desired...Read more
Why do companies choose Mode over Periscope Data?
1 Comment
Official Response from Mode
Mode better supports analysts and data scientists with full R and Python notebooks and an editing environment that supports multiple queries and...Read more
have you used Tableau Cloud ? for which industry you used and how was your experience?
2 Comments
BC
<p>Hello Tausif,</p><p>I haven't used it yet, but I'm keen to explore about it and learn more about it. I will probably do this when I have more...Read more
How are business intelligence professionals using Tableau's latest visualization tools to interpret complex data sets?
2 Comments
AS
It helps in making very complex visualization in just few clicks. The learning curve is also very shallow. I use it to present client't complex data in...Read more
Do I need Tableau Desktop if I have Tableau Server?
2 Comments
MK
It serves your needs well you don't need to switch Read more
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